Abstract: A powdered carpet composition comprising a blend of an inorganic salt carrier, an agglomerating agent, a fragrance and a polysiloxane material, said composition exhibiting anti-caking and fragrance retention properties and being in proper form for ready application to and removal from carpets so as to provide deodorizing and freshening effects thereto.

Abstract: This invention relates to a granular, free-flowing detergent component which dissolves rapidly in water and which has a powder density of from 550 to 900 g/l, consisting of synthetic, essentially nonionic surfactants, inorganic supports, other organic washing aids, and water bound by adsorption and in hydrate form. The detergent component is produced by spray-drying, and more than 50% by weight thereof consists of droplet-like to rodlet-like particles having an average diameter of from about 0.02 to 1.5 mm, an average length of from about 0.1 to 5 mm, and a ratio of average diameter to average length of from about 1:1.2 to 1:10, optionally coated with a finely divided water-soluble or water-dispersible solid material as a fluidity improving agent.

Abstract: Spin finish compositions having as base oil polyether compounds which are .omega.-methoxy-poly (oxyethylene/oxypropylene) ether derivatives of a specified type and containing 0.05 to 10 weight % of polyalkylene oxide modified polysiloxane of another specified type are particularly desirable for application to polyester and polyamide yarns for ultra-high speed texturing because they have the characteristics of preventing fuzz on the yarns, thermally degraded substances and tacky white powder as well as reducing tackiness of such white powder.

Abstract: A denture cleansing composition of the hypochlorite type is rendered substantially free of hypochlorite chlorine odor by incorporating into the composition a hypochlorite deactivator. The deactivator is released into the cleansing solution at a controlled rate to optimize cleansing efficacy at a reduced hypochlorite/chlorine odor. The deactivators suitable for use in this invention include sodium perborate monohydrate and sodium nitrite. The preferred method of controlling deactivator release rate is by encapsulating the deactivator.

Abstract: By adding an aromatic azido compound which exotherms at the conditions of thermal ink transfer to a thermal transfer ink, an improved thermal transfer ink and thermal transfer ink process are achieved.

Abstract: Described is 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2-ol as a mixture of isomers and in its isomeric forms having the structures: ##STR1## and the uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfume compositions, perfumed articles, and colognes. Also described is a novel process for preparing 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2-ol by first reacting the compound having the structure: ##STR2## with the compound having the structure: ##STR3## in order to produce the ketone defined according to the structure: ##STR4## which is hydrogenated to form the compound having the structure: ##STR5## and further hydrogenated to form the ketone having the structure: ##STR6## This ketone is reacted with CH.sub.3 M wherein M represents Li or MgX and wherein X is chloro, bromo or iodo to form the organometallic intermediate defined according to the structures: ##STR7## These compounds are then hydrolyzed with dilute acid to form the organoleptically useful 1,2,3,3,5,6-hexamethyl-bicyclo[2.2.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the modification of the sodium salt of a known optical brightener to obtain a white crystalline material. The commercially available 4,4'-bis-(2-anilino-4-phenylamino-1,3,5-triazinyl-6-amino)-stilbene-2,2'-d isulphonic acid is neutralized with a sodium base such as caustic and exposed to temperatures above about 65.degree. C. as an aqueous slurry containing some undissolved disodium salt. The water solubility of this salt may be inhibited by the addition of an electrolyte and the product may be recovered by spray drying.

Abstract: Described are methyl substituted pinyl oxopentenes and mixtures of same and uses thereof in augmenting or enhancing the aroma or taste of consumable materials including foodstuffs, chewing gums, toothpastes, medicinal products, chewing tobaccos, perfume compositions, perfumed articles (including perfumed polymers, solid or liquid cationic, anionic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, fabric softener compositions, fabric softener articles, optical brightener compositions, and cosmetic powders), colognes, smoking tobacco compositions and smoking tobacco articles including cigars, cigarettes and integrated and separate filters therefor.

Abstract: A mask cleanser for the hands and other skin surfaces composed of oatmeal, powdered milk, baking soda, honey and water. Two (2) cups of dried oatmeal are blended in a blender with 11/2 cups of powdered milk and 1/2 cup of baking soda until the mixture is powdery fine and smooth. Two thirds (2/3) cup of honey and 1/2 cup of water are added until the mixture forms a paste.

Abstract: Water-soluble ethoxylated amine oxides having clay soil removal/anti-redeposition properties are disclosed herein. These amine oxides are selected from ethoxylated monoamine oxides, ethoxylated diamine oxides, ethoxylated polyamine oxides, ethoxylated amine oxide polymers, and mixtures thereof. These amine oxides are useful at from about 0.05 to about 95% by weight in detergent compositions which further comprise from about 1 to about 75% by weight of a nonionic, anionic, ampholytic, zwitterionic, or cationic detergent surfactant or mixture thereof. In addition to these detergent surfactants, the detergent composition can optionally comprise from 0 to about 80% by weight of a detergent builder.

Abstract: An automatic dishwasher product comprising, in combination, a dispenser with openings therein and a water soluble solid composition positioned therein which comprises a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, a non-ionic fatty acid alkanolamide, an oxyethylated alcohol, a non-ionic amine polyglycol condensate and, optionally, a fragrance, the measured release of said composition serving to increase detergent action and minimize spotting.

Abstract: A storage stable liquid enzyme concentrate of Subtilisin Carlsberg containing 0.5-6.5 Anson Units of proteinase per gram of concentrate and method for preparing same. Solid form proteinase is extracted with 70-100 parts by volume propylene glycol, 30-0 parts by volume of water, then adjusted as necessary to 60-85% by wt. of the glycol. Stabilizing agents in the concentrate are 0.1-1 mol/Kg of a member selected from the group consisting of Na, K, and Ca glutamates, and glycinates, and acetamide, and also a calcium ion content of 0.04-0.5% by wt., pH range is 5-8.

Abstract: There is disclosed a nail lacquer and enamel remover, composed primarily of methylene chloride combined with various other ingredients such as amyl acetate, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate or acetone and kaydol, aerosol, methyl glucose ether or water. The improvement of the invention as compared with other nail polish removers is that the instant compositions are non-flammable. Such characteristics is not overly important to the product's end user, but represents a significant advance to commercial entities engaged in the specialty cosmetics business, in that manufacture, transport and storage of the product are made safer and less expensive.

Abstract: Synergistic thickener mixture comprising a mixture of a polymer of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and certain water soluble polymers such as the galactomannan gums, derivatives thereof, cellulose derivatives and polyoxyalkylene oxide polymers. The composition finds utility in earth formation fracturing, textile print pastes, suspending pigments in paints and gelling alcohol-based cosmetic formulations.

Abstract: A cleansing composition is disclosed that is particularly suited for compaction into tablet form, and comprises a phosphate salt, an improved perborate salt mixture wherein the improvement comprises a combination of anhydrous perborate and monohydrate perborate in the amount of about 50% to about 70% by weight of the total cleansing composition, wherein the combination includes at least 20% by weight of the total cleansing composition of anhydrous perborate, said combination having a portion present in a compacted granulated mixture with from about 0.01% to about 0.

Abstract: Composition comprising a hydrophobic liquid, an aqueous acid solution, a surfactant agent and a cosurfactant, a microemulsion being formed between the hydrophobic liquid and the aqueous solution; the surfactant comprises one or more surface-active phosphoric esters.Applications to the cleaning of greasy surfaces, scouring, passivation and phosphatizing, such operation being effected, if desired, in a single step without preliminary degreasing.

Abstract: An outside window cleaner comprising mixtures of one or more polyvinyl alcohols with water, or preferably, polyvinyl alcohol, a cationic polymer, such as trimethylol melamine, and water, alters or modifies window or other hard surfaces such that water drains off in uniform sheets, leaving virtually no residue or spots caused from the deposition of dirt, cleaning compositions or a combination of the two. In a further embodiment, a selected cationic or nonionic surfactant is added to the formula of this invention to improve detergency while retaining the uniform drainage advantage in rinsing.

Abstract: A buffing and burnishing composition for cleaning, polishing and for reconditioning plastic and plastic coated floor surfaces, and other floor surfaces to which floor finishes including "self-polishing" preparations have been applied. The composition includes a water soluble, low volatility, linear polymer of ethylene and propylene oxide as a combination low-volatility, lubricant and plasticizer, a glycol ether as a cooperating solvent, cleaner and coupling and stabilizing agent, and a surfactant as a wetting agent and cleaner, and water. The composition is characterized by the absence of wax and ingredients which give rise to wax-like residues, by the capability of effectively solubilizing and removing any clouding wax and wax-like deposits present, by a reduced evaporation rate, and an enhanced stability in the presence of heat generated during floor surface buffing and polishing procedures.

Abstract: A driveway sealer less affected by temperature extremes can be made from an oxidized coal tar distillation cut. The sealer incorporates a middle cut crude distillate which is oxidized to produce a product of desired viscosity. The sealer incorporating this oxidized middle cut is less affected by extremes in weather as compared to regular sealer tar. It has more consistent physical properties. A significant distinguishing characteristic derived from the use of this tar in a driveway sealer is the reduced odor of the resulting sealer. The oxidation (condensation) step is carried out at elevated temperature by sparging copious quantities of air rapidly into the tar at elevated temperatures of the order of about 300.degree. F. to 800.degree. F. (200.degree. C.-430.degree. C.).

Abstract: New cleaning solutions for contact lens have a surface active agent, an inorganic abrasive, and a suspending agent to provide a suspension in an aqueous solution or organic liquid.